Mazda Mx 5 Rf Sport (2021)
2021 Mazda Mx 5 Rf Sport
CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2021 Mazda Mx 5 Rf Sport. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Mazda MX-5 RF Sport is exceptionally reliable, with a 96.6% first-time pass rate that sits 16.6 percentage points above the UK average—among the best-performing cohorts on record. Dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 1.7%, so you're not buying into a mechanically risky car.
At 16,457 miles average for a three-year-old sports car, these vehicles have been driven sensibly and show it: they average only 0.1 failures per MOT with 1.2 advisories, meaning most issues are wear items rather than structural problems. Before purchase, check the service history closely and ask the seller about any advisory work completed, since that low failure rate depends on owners actually addressing minor warnings.
What to check before buying a 2021 Mazda Mx 5 Rf Sport
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Mazda Mx 5 Rf Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Mazda Mx 5 Rf Sport vehicles fall between 8,490 and 21,439 miles.
MOT History Averages
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